NW6 5HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlton Vale, 0.6km from Kilburn in Brent. Administratively it sits within Kilburn ward and the Hampstead and Kilburn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NW6 5HL is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Brent.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NW6 5HL are sourced from Output Area E00002672 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON VALE, NW6 5HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON VALE, NW6 5HL.
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38
£ 46,500 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NW6 5HL has a significant social housing presence — 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NW6 5HL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NW6 5HL is moderate at 61 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Kilburn Park School Foundation
Carlton Vale Infant School
Granville Plus Nursery School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Mary's RC Primary School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School
Mary Paterson Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- H & S Newsagent0.6 km
- All Nations Tropical Foods0.9 km
- Bismillah Halal Bazaar0.8 km
- Kings Seafood0.9 km
- Miah'S Oriental Food1.0 km
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
119 nearby- Murasaki1.0 km
- Yummy Licks1.0 km
- Dhaba @ 490.9 km
- Dj'S Caribbean Cuisine0.9 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.6 km
- + 114 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- El Dahshur Supermarket1.0 km
- Ranya Food Centre0.9 km
- Super Choice1.0 km
- Arada Mini Market0.5 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- London Marriott Maida Vale0.8 km
- PRIORY TAVERN KILBURN0.9 km
- Maitrise Hotel- Maida Vale0.7 km
- London Carlton Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Old Bell0.7 km
- Bokor0.7 km
- Prince of Wales PH0.4 km
- The Juniper Brasserie & Bar0.8 km
- The Salusbury0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Shenzelize0.7 km
- Kam's0.9 km
- SFC (Southern Fried Chicken)0.4 km
- Sushi Express Kilburn0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Queens Park London0.4 km
- Kilburn High Road0.8 km
- Brondesbury Park1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Queen's Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Queens Park (London) Rail Station0.4 km
- Queen's Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Queen's Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Kilburn Park Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NW65HL · Data under Open Government Licence